From ally to rival, Wes Streeting turns on UK PM Starmer
The parallels were difficult to escape on Thursday when Streeting was the first senior minister to resign in order to call for a leadership contest to replace h
Live Video: 2026 Bermuda College Graduation
>Bermuda College is holding its graduation ceremony this afternoon [May 14], with graduates receiving associate degrees, diplomas or certificates as their proud family and friends looked on. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Video: Unveiling Of “Connecting Sentences” Video: College Hosts Honours Ceremony …
King Charles visits Jewish area of London hit by antisemitic attacks
The monarch met two victims of a recent stabbing attack when he made the unannounced visit to Golders Green
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Violent storm tears through India’s most populous state, killing over 100
Storms are common in the northern state during the hot season from March to June before monsoon rains bring respite, but Wednesday’s storm injured 59 people, da
Hamilton Parish Opens Youth Registration
Hamilton Parish Youth football programme has opened registration for their 2026-27 youth season. The programme is open to girls and boys in the under-5, under-7 and under-9 age groups. Training sessions will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5.45pm to 7pm. Registration costs $140 per player, with a $50 deposit available for payment plans. …
Clean sweep for True: Swan 75 triumphs in Antigua Bermuda Race
Howie Hodgson’s Swan 75 sailboat, True, has claimed a clean sweep of the major honours in the 2026 Antigua Bermuda Race, navigating a tactically bruising 935-
Start time put back for digital finance workshop and market
Today’s Digital Finance Forum Community Day workshop has been put back two-and-a-half hours because of bad weather.
The event at Pier 6 will now take place from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, instead of 3pm to …
The event at Pier 6 will now take place from 5.30pm until 7.30pm, instead of 3pm to …
Minister praises ‘courage and conviction’ of young people
Government hosts mental health debate for students
On May 11, 2026, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted a Youth Mental Health D
Zebras make statement of intent with opening night victory
The PHC Lady Zebras have delivered an emphatic opening-day message to the rest of the league, dispatching a resilient Under-17 Select side 4-1 under the floodli
Bermudian excellence: Furbert and Outerbridge honoured at Montverde Academy
The prestigious Montverde Academy Athletic Honors Night has crowned its champions for the academic year, with Bermudian talent once again taking center stage at
Football: BPS Defeats HMS Trent 4-1
The Bermuda Police Service [BPS] defeated the crew of HMS Trent in a football match at Police Field played in wet conditions. A team from HMS Trent, which is currently docked on Front Street, faced the local service side during its stay in Bermuda. The BPS took a 2-0 lead in the first half with …
Orange ferry route on hold over bad weather
Poor weather has caused the Orange Route ferry, between Dockyard and St George’s, to be suspended today until conditions improve.
The Bermuda Weather Service reported strong winds out of the south-sou…
The Bermuda Weather Service reported strong winds out of the south-sou…
Debate centres on youth access to mental health services
The importance of access to mental health services for Bermuda’s young people was emphasised as part of a debate this week.
On Monday, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted the…
On Monday, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted the…
Bermuda Police Service sink HMS Trent in friendly
Bermuda Police Service handed visiting sailors from HMS Trent a comprehensive 4-1 defeat at Police Field on Wednesday.
Zachary Edmund led the home team’s charge with a brace while Jonathan Wood and Ch…
Zachary Edmund led the home team’s charge with a brace while Jonathan Wood and Ch…
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From Provence to Bermuda: Long Bay Rosé debuts
Inspired by the island’s pink-sand beaches, four island friends set out to create a wine designed for modern lifestyles
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Youth Debate On Mental Health, Privacy & More
On May 11th, the Ministry of Youth, Social Development and Seniors hosted a Youth Mental Health Debate at the Dr. E.F. Gordon Memorial Hall, focusing on the motion: “This House believes that a child’s right to privacy when accessing health services outweighs a parent’s right to be informed.” The event was part of the Ministry …
Orange Route Ferry Service Suspended
The Department of Marine and Ports Services has advised that ferry service on the Orange Route has been suspended today [May 14] due to inclement weather “until conditions improve.” A Government spokesperson said, “Due to inclement weather today, the Department of Marine and Ports Services has suspended the Orange Route [Royal Naval Dockyard to St …
Stellar Announce Bermuda Onchain Initiative
The Stellar Development Foundation announced that “Bermuda will begin moving key payment and financial-services activity onchain onto the Stellar network.” A spokesperson said, “The announcement is the first operational milestone since Bermuda announced at the World Economic Forum in January 2026 that the Island plans to become the world’s first fully onchain national economy. “The …
Opinion: The silent crisis that is draining our bank accounts
A shrinking population and the math of survival: Why we can’t afford our own bureaucracy
Statement by Craig Cannonier, OBA MP for Constituency 12, Dev
Over 50s invited to Move More Games
The Ministry of Health invites individuals aged 50 and above to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, taking place on Friday, June 19th, from 6 pm to 8
Jasmine Spence’s Stats For Newport Pagnell
Bermudian footballer Jasmine Spence scored eight goals for Newport Pagnell Town Women in the East Midlands Women’s Regional League Division One South this season. Spence, who plays as a forward or midfielder, made 20 appearances, including 14 starts. Newport Pagnell Town finished second in the table, one point behind promoted side New Bradwell St Peter …
Live Video: Minister Rabain On Electoral Reform
Minister for the Cabinet Office and Digital Innovation Diallo Rabain is holding a press conference this morning [May 14] to provide an update on Electoral Reform. We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video is below. Related Stories Videos: Election Day Candidate Interviews Video: Interview With Lister, Durrant & …
Lady Zebras Enjoy Victory Over U-17 Select
PHC Lady Zebras opened their Bermuda Football Association Women’s Division campaign with a 4-1 win over the Under-17 Select Team at Bernard Park. Adia Gibbons gave the Zebras the lead in the 21st minute before Priya Dill equalised two minutes later for the Under-17 Select side. Ja’Shay Trott restored the Zebras’ advantage in the 39th …
Starmer vows to fight on ahead of possible leadership challenge
Starmer, who has repeatedly said he would fight to keep his job, has so far been unable to stem the tide of calls for him to set a timetable for his departure a
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China’s Ming Yang plans Europe factory after UK wind turbine snub
Britain said in March it would not back the use of Ming Yang turbines in offshore wind projects around the country on security grounds, leading the company to p
UK opens antitrust probe into Microsoft’s business software
It would also look at how AI competitors were able to integrate with Microsoft’s business software, it said
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Airforce Claims Fourth Straight Victory
Airforce secured a fourth straight victory in the Wednesday Night Sailing series on Race Day Five. Airforce recorded the fastest elapsed time of 59min 50sec and finished with a corrected time of 56:37 to remain top of the standings. Scatteraction finished second with a corrected time of 57:25 after crossing the line in 1:00:40. Passion …
Kole Hall Plays For Deportrio In Draw
Bermuda national team footballer Kole Hall played in Deportrio’s 2-2 draw with Rukkas FC in the Baller League at the Copper Box Arena in London on Monday [May 11] The striker scored his first Baller League goal as Deportrio beat VZN 6-4 last week. Deportrio, second in the standings after ten games, face N5 FC …
Football: North Village Defeat FC Bascome 3-1
Z’Dao Dill and Ne-Jai Tucker led North Village Rams to a 3-1 victory over FC Bascome in the Bermuda Football Association Under-23 Division at Bernard Park. The match remained scoreless through the first half and then FC Bascome took a 1-0 lead in the 66th minute following an own goal by North Village. North Village …
New attacks reported on ships near Hormuz as Trump discusses Iran with Xi
After Trump and Xi met, a White House official said the leaders had agreed that the strait should be open, and that Iran should never obtain nuclear weapons. Ch
The Ministry of Health invites
The Ministry of Health invites individuals aged 50 and above to register for the Move More Bermuda Games 2026, taking place on Friday, June 19th, from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Flora Duffy Stadium. This year’s event promises an exciting evening of friendly competition, movement, and community spirit.
Mikhail Nisbett Earns Pilot Certification
Bermudian Mikhail Nisbett is soaring toward a professional aviation career after graduating with an aviation degree and earning his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification. The 23-year-old recently graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Aviation from Andrews University and has also earned his Multiengine Commercial Pilot Certification. Mikhail Nisbett, the son of Mazina Nisbett and Michael …
Bitcoin Suisse Group Gets Digital Asset Licence
The Bitcoin Suisse Group today announced that its affiliate Bitcoin Suisse [International] Ltd. has obtained a Class F digital asset business license under Bermuda’s Digital Asset Business Act and Class B registration under the Investment Business Act 2003 from the Bermuda Monetary Authority [BMA]. A spokesperson said, “The approval has been granted on a pre …
Digital Finance Forum Highlights Industry Growth
[Written by Patrice Horner] The first day of the Digital Finance Forum [DFF] in Bermuda revealed a host of successes, including Bitcoin Suisse receiving its Asset Management License from the BMA. Franklin Templeton partnered with Kraken crypto currency exchange to use the BENJI token for select investment funds. CIRCLE announced it is launching its multicurrency …
UK’s shift to eating in drives profit growth for Premier Foods and Princes Group
The trend for eating in to save money particularly benefited categories including cooking sauces, pasta, canned goods and meal solutions
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UK economy posts strong Q1, but Iran war casts shadow over outlook
Gross domestic product increased by 0.3% month-on-month in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said, against expectations in a Reuters poll of econo
Dollar lifted by growing odds of Fed rate hikes; Trump-Xi summit under way
Xi told Trump that trade talks were making progress but warned that disagreement over Taiwan could send relations down a dangerous path, framing a high-stakes m
UK regulator to toughen private credit reporting, sources say
The Financial Conduct Authority has told alternative asset managers, a sector that includes private credit and equity, about an overhaul of reporting requiremen
Ministry Issues Two Road Traffic Notices
The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued two road traffic notices for Bermuda Bicycle Association Winners Edge Time Trial on Sunday and for Youth Movement in Colour Run on Saturday. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public of temporary traffic controls related to two events taking …
Dashun Cooper returns home with faith in the future
Goalkeeper coach Dashun Cooper is back home in Bermuda and relishing his favourite time of the year.
Cooper uses his summer break to influence the next generation of talent on island but this year he…
Cooper uses his summer break to influence the next generation of talent on island but this year he…
Government partners with US firm to deploy AI
The Bermuda Government and Near AI, an artificial intelligence research, engineering and product development firm, have partnered to deploy secure AI across Bermuda’s public sector services.
David Bur…
David Bur…
Tech entrepreneur spells out vision of future of finance
Charles Hoskinson sees a future in which our phones effectively become our banks, enabling us to transfer digital money seamlessly and instantly around the world, without fees or bureaucratic friction…
Watch: Stellar all-in for Bermuda’s onchain economy
Bermuda was put on the path to digital finance when David Burt was told in 2017 that blockchain would destroy industries, including insurance and accountancy. He had just become the Premier.
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Recountin…
Watch: Kraken parent in pact to spur tokenisation drive
One of the clearest demonstrations of the convergence of traditional finance and digital asset markets is the just-announced collaboration between Payward, the parent company of global crypto platform…
Applebaum: digital assets reshaping capital markets
Global finance is approaching a once-in-a-lifetime inflection point as digital assets, regulation and infrastructure converge to reshape capital markets.
That was the word from Spencer Applebaum, cryp…
That was the word from Spencer Applebaum, cryp…
Ministry Launches ‘Healing Starts Here’ Campaign
The Ministry of National Security announced the launch of ‘Healing Starts Here,’ the third campaign under the Stop the Violence public awareness initiative. A Government spokesperson said, “The campaign forms part of Bermuda’s National Violence Reduction Strategy and focuses on the connection between mental health, unhealed trauma, and violence, particularly among men and young people …
DENR ramps up management of feral chicken population
Teams removed almost 1,700 feral chickens from the island’s bird population in the past month in a drive to control their numbers, Rotarians heard this week.
Geoffrey Smith, the Director of the Depart…
Geoffrey Smith, the Director of the Depart…
Mikhail Nesbitt’s lifelong pilot dreams take flight
Mikhail Nesbitt’s passion for planes had been evident since childhood.
The 23-year-old devoted years to studying, building and then learning to fly aeroplanes.
Now, after getting his private pilot’s l…
The 23-year-old devoted years to studying, building and then learning to fly aeroplanes.
Now, after getting his private pilot’s l…